Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The committee will advise Council and the Institute generally on the formulation and implementation of strategies to widen access to physics and the Institute by under-represented groups. The committee will set and monitor appropriate targets and provide a full report to Council at least once a year. The committee will ensure that diversity issues are considered in all aspects of the Institute’s work.

The core functions of the committee will be to:

  1. Advise on and monitor strategies for increasing participation at all levels by women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities
  2. Monitor changes in the membership profile, identify trends and recommend actions
  3. Advise on the services and benefits provided to members
  4. Maintain and develop schemes to recognise and reward excellence and best practice in diversity issues as they relate to physics
  5. Consider other matters as requested by Council or its Boards and committees
  6. Assist Directors and Managers in the delivery of programmes
PositionPresent MemberPosition
Appointed by CouncilLiz WhiteleggChair
2 nominees of the Women in Physics GroupCarol Thompson To be confirmedMember  
Representative of IOP in IrelandJames UhomoibhiMember
Representative from ScotlandVacantMember
Representative from WalesVacantMember
IOP MembersDerek Naysmith Mark Hughes Liz Ainsbury Alan McCall Frances LaughtonMember
Royal Astronomical SocietySara RussellMember
Royal Society of ChemistryGemma WoodMember
Chief ExecutiveRobert Kirby-HarrisIn attendance
Director, Membership & BusinessJohn BrindleyIn attendance
Director, Education & SciencePeter MainIn attendance
Director, Communications & Ext. RelationsBeth TaylorIn attendance
IOPP RepresentativeElaine ChapmanIn attendance
Diversity Programme LeaderJennifer DyerIn attendance
Diversity Programme Co-ordinatorFrances LingIn attendance / Secretary